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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Ready for Adventure? Simon Kidgits Club Book Blast Event at Mall of Georgia Featuring "Jack the Giant Slayer"

Simon
malls are encouraging children across the country to develop a love for
literature and learning with books. On February 23, Simon Kidgits Club
atMall of Georgiais
hosting its free annual Book Blast event and inviting families to
participate and be inspired to read together at home. and beyond.

Simon Kidgits Club’s Book Blast is offering an assortment of fun book-based activities to ultimately help
kids reap the many benefits of reading. According to the National
Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a division of the U.S.
Department of Education, children who are read to at home enjoy
substantial advantages over children who are not.

Book Blast event offerings include a read-aloud session presented by Atlanta
Falcon’s Cheerleaders and the Gwinnett County Fire Department, set to
take place from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Books to be read at this event include Jack and the Beanstalk, Ladybug Girl, Little Critter's The New Fire Truck and Mommy, I Want to be a Cheerleader.

Children are also invited to bring a new or gently used book to the
event to be donated to Gwinnett County Family and Child Services,
further fostering the importance of reading within the community.

In
association with the Book Blast event, families can participate in “Jack
the Giant Slayer Day.”

The first 50 Kidgits Club members to donate a
book will receive tickets to a special advanced previewing of “Jack the
Giant Slayer.”

Other fun activities at the Book Blast include cookie
decorating, face painting, Giant treats, crafts, and more!

Simon
Kidgits Club continuously aims to provide children enjoyable,
easily-accessible educational opportunities that incorporate some fun.
Book Blast does just that; events will motivate families to read, learn
and be entertained in a familiar environment that’s close to home

The
Simon Kidgits Club is a fun and informative program that focuses on
health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children ages
3-8. Since 2003, the Simon Kidgits Club has kept children and parents
alike amused with various events and activities while providing
incentives for club members, such as special offers, rewards and games.

Kidgits
Club members receive a variety of goodies, including a Kidgits Club
T-shirt, membership card, birthday card and gift, discounts and
scheduled activities. For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club,
visit http://www.simon.com/kidgits/.